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Sleep Well to Better Health

by | May 8, 2014 | Health Articles

Sleep Well New Fairfield CTHave you ever woken up after a full night’s sleep and felt more exhausted than when you went to bed? Of course you have, but what is the difference between good sleep and bad sleep? The difference is in our sleep cycle and most importantly about the REM our brain was able to experience during this time.

Between work, school,  family, and recreation time, it seems that sleep has taken a back seat in priority to all of our other responsibilities and activities.  Due to these constraints nearly one-third of adults are unable to achieve the recommended amount of six quality hours of sleep.

Affects on Health

A recent study done by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic reported that a number of bodily systems are negatively affected by inadequate sleep including the heart, lungs, and kidneys.  Disturbances in appetite, metabolism, weight control, immune function, disease resistance, sensitivity to pain, reaction time, mood, and brain function were also reported.

So with so much at risk, why not get the recommended time required to sleep every night?  For some people, that isn’t an option.

What can I do?

With limited sleep time, it is important to maximize the sleep that you do get.  Make sure that you follow some important guidelines before going to bed:

  • Turning off electronic devices 30 minutes before going to sleep.
  • Exercise regularly, but don’t exercise too close to when you go to bed.
  • Avoid foods that are difficult to digest including foods high in fat before going to bed.
  • Invest in a mattress that will allow you to sleep as soundly as possible.

The right mattress will in theory, give your back the support and alignment needed to keep your spine straight, but at the same time, provide enough cushioning to the hips and the shoulders for you to sleep comfortably without having to turn all night.  This can be increasingly important as we age, and our sleep requirements become greater.  If we can get our body comfortable, we can get into the deep REM sleep that our body requires to heal and rejuvenate itself faster, which will help us maximize the limited amount of sleep we get.

Sweet Dreams

With a strict sleep regimen, and the right mattress, six hours of restful sleep will be achievable and much more beneficial than 8 hours of disturbed sleep that does not allow us to get into the deep stages of sleep.

To learn more about sleep wellness and what type of sleep surface may help you achieve better health and well-being do not hesitate to ask our office.  Our expert team is ready to help!

Stand and Sit Up Straight to Better Health

by | Mar 11, 2014 | Health Articles

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Most of us can still hear our Grandmother's voice ringing in our ears to stand up and sit up straight.  We did and our health is better for the swift and frequent reminders.  Unfortunately, that is an era gone by.  Most of our communications are received through a small screen that we slouch and slump...

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The Risks Of Steroid Injections For Back Pain

by | Dec 5, 2013 | Health Articles

New Fairfield Steroid Injections

Nobody enjoys chronic low back pain. It’s so uncomfortable that many patients who are afflicted with it will try anything to get rid of of the constant pain and discomfort. Increasingly, medical doctors are prescribing epidural steroid injections – anti-inflammatory steroid compounds injected directly into the spinal area – to relieve the pain. While there are some cases in which this approach has reduced the amount of pain experienced, there are also huge risks involved with epidural steroid injections. Those who suffer from chronic back pain should be aware of these risks and should discuss them with their physician before considering this treatment.

 

Will Steroid Injections Really Reduce Your Pain Level?

  1. There is the question of effectiveness. Some patients have reported an actual increase in their pain level after the injection, not a reduction. The Food and Drug Administration, after all, has still not approved steroid injections for use in lower back pain because no one has been able to demonstrate long-term benefits of the treatment, only short-term pain relief.
  2. There are risks associated with the injections themselves, ranging from infection and post-injection headaches to actual nerve damage. Although these types of risks are very rare, only occurring in 0.1% to 0.5% of injections, they should still be considered.
  3. There are occasionally negative side effects from the treatment, including an increase in pain level, headaches, anxiety, sleeplessness, fever, reduced immune response and severe arthritis of the hips.
  4. Although these drugs may temporarily reduce inflammation, there is increasing evidence that they may contribute to bone loss in older patients.
  5. Although it is limited so far to only one supplier of these medications, there is the possibility that the steroid medications themselves can be tainted and cause far more serious diseases than they are used to treat.

 

Try Safer Treatments Before You Try Epidural Steroid Injections

This article is not trying to scare people away from injected steroid use. There are many cases in which it has been a success. But there are questions about whether these types of medications are even useful for treating back pain, and there are legitimate worries about the treatment’s safety.

Therefore, the safest option may be to try other, more conservative treatments before you try epidural steroid injections. These alternative treatments include chiropractic care, massage and simply allowing time to pass to see if your condition improves on its own. If you suffer from chronic lower back pain don’t be afraid to also consult a doctor of chiropractic, whose entire practice and philosophy is based drug-free, surgery-free and side-effect-free treatments for spinal problems.

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